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Critical progress was made today; my wife test drove a 2013 Overland and rated it as comfortable.

Considering the price difference I am probably looking at a 2012 with lowish kms rather than something newer. What are the big service kms to look for? Eg is there a big service at aay 100,000km that would make 102,000kms potentially better than 98,000kms?
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Critical progress was made today; my wife test drove a 2013 Overland and rated it as comfortable.

Considering the price difference I am probably looking at a 2012 with lowish kms rather than something newer. What are the big service kms to look for? Eg is there a big service at aay 100,000km that would make 102,000kms potentially better than 98,000kms?
Assume you're talking diesel?? If so, 100k km service is a biggie, virtually everything except change of coolant. Need to check service history to be sure it was done properly if over 100k. If the book is dealer stamped it should be OK, or even by an accredited Jeep specialist, but if stamped by anyone else I'd want to see the supporting paperwork. Also check when the diffs and transfer case fluids were changed (every 40k km) especially if it's been towing. Coolant change 120k km. Also worth fitting a catch can (oil separator for crank case breather) if not already done on the diesel.
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Assume you're talking diesel?? If so, 100k km service is a biggie, virtually everything except change of coolant. Need to check service history to be sure it was done properly if over 100k. If the book is dealer stamped it should be OK, or even by an accredited Jeep specialist, but if stamped by anyone else I'd want to see the supporting paperwork. Also check when the diffs and transfer case fluids were changed (every 40k km) especially if it's been towing. Coolant change 120k km. Also worth fitting a catch can (oil separator for crank case breather) if not already done on the diesel.
What’s a rough price for the 100k service? Coolant change at 120k is pretty good. Normally do my own (they’re not Jeeps) about every 2 years (around 30k).
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What’s a rough price for the 100k service? Coolant change at 120k is pretty good. Normally do my own (they’re not Jeeps) about every 2 years (around 30k).
Kicking around $1k, give or take. I use an independent Jeep guy who charges a lower labour rate, dealers of course sting like hornets. When you get to coolant, note you can't use the 'regular' stuff in a GC, you must use the Mopar formula, usually only available through dealers and Jeep specialists. The handbook will give you the specs etc. for whichever model you end up buying. Most makes have their quirky points, Jeeps are no exception, 'special' coolant is one of 'em!
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Thanks. I am basically looking only at diesels with full service history from a jeep dealer. I am not a fan of dealers for service myself but as history on a purchase it seems like the best bet. Jeep specialist would be fine too.

I do my own servicing mostly.

Coolant fussiness noted.

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TBH mate, I would put very little faith in dealership services being done correctly or even with something as basic as the correct type of engine oil. The members here will have a much better idea of outstanding TSB, software updates, recalls than the dealerships.
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